Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive innovation across emerging ecosystems. This role combines cutting-edge technical expertise with strategic foresight to position our company as a leader in the next wave of digital transformation. Work alongside industry pioneers in Austin's thriving tech hub, where your ideas will shape products impacting millions globally.
What you'll achieve: Design scalable frameworks for AI integration, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and develop patent-pending solutions for quantum computing applications. You'll have executive visibility and autonomy to transform ambitious concepts into market-ready innovations.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing AI/ML and quantum computing prototypes
- Conduct competitive analysis of emerging tech trends (Web4, decentralized systems)
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board members
- Manage innovation lab budgets and vendor partnerships
- Mentor junior engineers on future-proof development methodologies
- Secure 3+ patents annually in emerging technology domains
Qualifications
- 8+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in scaling AI/quantum computing projects
- MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science/Engineering
- Published research in IEEE or Nature journals on future tech
- Experience with blockchain, neuromorphic computing, or bio-integrated systems
- Certification in Scrum Master or Agile Innovation
- Demonstrated ability to secure $5M+ in innovation funding
- Portfolio of launched products with >1M users